Travel OR RN - $2,509 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Knoxville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/05/2026 Duration: 8 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 Length: 8 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with 2 years of current OR experience and TN or compact RN licensure for a facility supporting a broad range of surgical specialties. Details Operating Room unit within a hospital setting Circulate role supporting total joint replacement and general OR cases Additional surgical specialties include neurology, orthopedic, urology, robotics, and endoscopic procedures Uses Cerner EMR and Omnicell medication system Schedule is 5x8 shifts Monday-Friday 0630-1500 or 4x10 shifts 0630-1700 Call requirements include 4-6 weeknights and one 24-hour weekend shift approximately every 6 weeks Holiday rotation required Floating required in accordance with facility floating policy Requirements Active RN license (TN or Compact) required, must be in hand at time of consideration Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (NIHSS may be obtained after accepting) Minimum 2 years of current OR experience required Circulate and total joint experience required Cerner charting experience preferred but not required Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of the start date Must be able to pass EKG testing prior to start date Additional Information Provide circulating RN support across a wide range of surgical specialties including orthopedic, neuro, urology, and robotic-assisted procedures Bi-weekly orientation schedule with auto-offer process in place RTO requests must be discussed directly with the manager during the assignment and cannot be submitted at time of booking RTO cannot occur within 14 days of the start date and cannot exceed 7 days No RTO permitted during major holidays, including holiday weekends and surrounding days Local candidates accepted at a reduced bill rate if residing within 75 miles of the facility; travel rate requires a permanent address greater than 75 miles from the facility Previous perm staff cannot return to the same campus within 24 months, but may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months Travel team members who are married or related cannot be placed on the same unit First-time travelers not considered, as travel experience is required for this specialty American Traveler Job ID P-749137. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.